How to Make Oatmeal Cookie Mix In a Jar - A Step-by-Step Guide

Oatmeal cookies are a classic treat that never goes out of style. With their chewy texture and warm, comforting flavor, they are the perfect snack for any time of day. This recipe for Oatmeal Cookie Mix In a Jar takes the classic oatmeal cookie recipe to a whole new level by allowing you to easily prepare the cookie dough ahead of time and store it in a convenient mason jar. This makes it the perfect gift for friends and family or a simple way to have cookie dough on hand whenever a sweet cra...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups rolled oats
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 pound shortening
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 ½ cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 120
  • Yield: 10 dozen

  • In a large bowl combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With a pastry blender cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in raisins, coconut, chocolate chips and pecans.
  • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 10 weeks.
  • Attach a tag that reads: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet, or line with parchment paper. Measure 4 cups of the mix into a large bowl. Whisk together 1 egg, 2 tablespoons milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla; stir into the mix. Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Flatten with a fork dipped in sugar. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    114 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 48mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 62mg